Physicians and Nurse Practitioners

Our board certified physicians and nurse practitioners practice together to provide a broad range of health care services. Our personal, comprehensive approach to family health care ensures you and your family’s medical needs are met, and your expectations are exceeded.

Amanda Bierman, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Amanda Bierman is a board certified pediatrician. She joined Family Care Associates in August 2011. Dr. Bierman graduated from the University of Illinois college of Medicine in 2008 and completed her residency at the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Certificate and Licensure

Board Certification in Pediatrics
State of License: Illinois

College and Medical Interest

2004 - University of Illinois
B.A. Science Biology

2008 - University of Illinois College of Medicine
Medical Doctorate (MD)

2008-2011 - Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency Pediatrics

Dr. Colleen Bingham joined Family Care in 1994. She is a board certified pediatrician with special interest in asthma management, newborn and adolescent care, and child abuse. Dr. Bingham graduated from St. Louis University in 1990 and completed her residency at Indiana University Hospital.

Certificate and Licensure

Board Certification in Pediatrics
State of License: Illinois

College and Medical Interest

1986 - St. Louis University
B.A. Chemistry

1990 - St. Louis University
Medical Doctorate (MD)

1990-1994 - Indiana University School of Medical
Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

Dr. Michael Brummer has been a family physician since 1988 and is the co-founder of Family Care Associates. He graduated from the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in 1985 and from Southern Illinois University Family Practice Residency in 1988. Dr. Brummer's interests include Womens Health Care and Preventative Medicine.

American Academy of Family Physicians
Illinois Academy of Family Physicians
Illinois State Medical Society

Special Interest

Women's Health
Preventative Medicine

Jeffrey Brummer, D.O.

Biography

Dr. Jeffrey Brummer joined our practice in August 2005. He is board certified in Family Practice and has special interest in family medicine and pediatrics. Dr. Brummer graduated from Des Moines University in 2002 and completed the Residency program at Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine Residency at Des Moines. Dr. Brummer also serves as the Medical Director of the St. Anthony's Memorial Wound Center.

Dr. Jeffrey Crowell joined our practice in 2002. He is board certified in Family Practice and has special interest in sports medicine, vasectomies, and office procedures. He graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 1996 and did his Family Practice residency in Georgia from 1996-1999 at Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center.

Certificate and Licensure

Board Certified in Family Practice
State of License: Illinois

Advanced Trauma Life Support
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Basic Life Support

College and Medical Interest

1984 - 1988 Colgate University Hamilton, New York
B.A. Political Science

1992 - 1996 West Virginia University School of Medicine
Medical Doctorate (MD)

American Academy of Family Practice
Illinois Academy of Family Practice
Illinois State Medical Society
St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Medical Staff

Special Interest

Vasectomies & Office Procedures
Sports Medicine

Thomas Heischmidt, M.D.

Biography

Dr. Thomas Heischmidt joined Family Care Associates in 1999. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and has a special interest in pediatrics, geriatric care, wound care, and diabetes. He attended Eastern Illinois University and the University Of Illinois College Of Medicine in Peoria at Saint Francis Medical Center where he graduated in 1995. He completed the Residency program at the U of I College of Medicine at Peoria. Dr. Heischmidt also serves on the medical staff at St. Anthony's Memorial Wound Center.

1995 - 1999 University of Illinois College of Medicine at St. Francis Medical Center - Peoria, IL
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics
Illinois State Medical Society
Graduated with honors from
University of Illinois College of Medicine
St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Medical Staff
Physician on Staff, Wound Care
2003-2004 Credentialing Committee
American College of Physicians

Special Interest

Diabetes
Geriatrics
Pediatric Care
Wound Care

Dot Behrns, APN-FNP

Biography

Dorothy (Dot) Behrns, APN-FNP joined our practice in 2000. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in weight loss management, womens health, and health promotion. Dot also serves as the President for the Effingham County Health Department. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois Nurse Practitioner Program and received her nursing degree from St. Johns School of Nursing in Springfield.

Lenora Drees, APN-FNP joined Family Care Associates in 1992. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a special interest in diabetes education. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing in August of 1993 at the University of Illinois.

Candi LeDuc, APN-FNP joined Family Care Associates in December 2014. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with special interest in preventative medicine and health promotion. Candi holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society for Nursing.

Richelle Dillon, APN-FNP joined Family Care Associates in early 2014 and is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She specializes in diabetes education, pediatrics, women's health, and preventative medicine. Richelle is a graduate of the St. Louis University College of Nursing program and holds a Master's of Science in Nursing.

Katie Roedl, APN-FNP joined Family Care in February 2015. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with special interest in pediatrics, womens health, disease prevention, and health promotion. Katie is a long-time employee of Family Care, serving as an RN for nearly seven years before completing Indiana State University's Family Nurse Practitioner Program.

Courtney Miller, APN-FNP joined Family Care Associates in October 2015. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with special interest in women's health, pediatrics, and health promotion. Courtney holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana.

Women's Health
Pediatrics
Health Promotion and Preventative Medicine Across the Life Span

Lori Johnson, APN-FNP

Biography

Lori Johnson, APN-FNP joined Family Care Associates in Fall 2015. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and specializes in pediatrics, women's health, preventative medicine, and chronic illness. Lori is a graduate of the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Nursing program and holds a Master's of Science in Nursing.

Sarah Vaughn, APN-FNP joined Family Care Associates in September 2017. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with special interest in pediatrics, disease prevention, and health promotion. Sarah holds a Masters of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern Indiana.